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RA Parachute Display Team
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This page is dedicated to
The Royal Artillery Parachute Display Team,
Past and Present.
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Any past or present members of the Team who have some Photos or Items of
interest to share, please send them in for inclusion on this page.
You may be able to trace old friends through this page.
The Royal Artillery Parachute Display Team was formed in 1977 after the amalgamation of a
number of independent teams. The Team was located in the RA Barracks, Woolwich as part
of the RA Display Troop.
In 1995 the Team disbanded and sport parachuting within the Royal Artillery was continued under
the control of 7th Parachute Regiment RHA. A display capability was maintained, with parachutists
being taken from all Regiments within the Royal Artillery.
Although only part time, the Team still carried out a great number of displays playing a major
role in Recruiting and KAPE (Keeping the Army in the Public Eye) for the Royal Artillery.
In May 1999 the Royal Artillery Parachute Display Team returned to Woolwich, with Team
Leader Sgt Tony Goodman taking up a full time post. All other Team members continue with
their Regimental Duties, which can take them any where in the world, whilst remaining committed
to the team and spending a great deal of time carrying out displays and training.
Although open to any soldier within the Royal Artillery, parachutists are not permitted to carry
out displays until they have at least 200 parachute jumps, and have completed a series of
qualifing descents. These must be observed by an instructor and must be carried out
annually for all display parachutists.
During the winter months team members will maintain their currency by attending an intensive
training camp in preparation for the forthcoming season of Displays at County Fairs and
Town Shows around the country.
These training camps allow the selection of new team members, and the re-qualifcation of
current members. They also allow non parachutists from throughout the Royal Artillery to
be trained in order to provide team members for the future.
The Royal Artillery Hot Air Balloon has now been taken on board now by the Team, so if you would like
to Book this, please contact the Team at the address below.
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Please click on the Team Badge to go to to the Team's Homepage.
You can get contact the Team at:
The Royal Artillery Parachute & Balloon Team
The Black Knights
Netheravon Team Offices
Team Leader 01980 628440 Team Room 01980 628439
Mobile 07974 579707
Fax 01980 628441
Address RAPT, Airfield Camp, Netheravon, Salisbury, Wilts, SP4 9SF
London Team Office
Team Room 0208 781 3289 Mobile 07899 956 206 Fax 0208 781 3746
Address RAPT, RA Barracks, Woolwich, London, SE18 4BB
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